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Every few weeks we put out a great blog post to share insightful interviews with many of the makers who take place in our market!

7 Great Podcasts For Creative Businesses

Sept. 6, 2019

If you’re sewing, painting, knitting or simply making anything else with your hands to sell through your small business, then you’ll know you’ve got lots of time to listen. Why not listen to a podcast which will help your creative business grow or give you a burst of inspiration? – it sounds like perfect multi-tasking.

A Day In The Life Of Perth Upmarket Creative Fliss Brophy

Sept. 3, 2019

Working from her newly renovated historic family farmhouse in the Southwest of WA this Perth Upmarket creative indulges her passion on a daily basis in one of the most stunning home studios we’ve ever seen!

Seedy Morning Muesli Bars by The Natural Food Emporium

Aug. 27, 2019

Gluten Free * Vegan- Serves 16-20

Junior Upmarket Products We Love- Perth’s best Baby and Kids Market

July 13, 2019

Our Winter Upmarket is almost here, and with it comes our ever popular Junior Upmarket: A dedicated market for the little treasures in your life. Our Junior Upmarket showcases the best local designers dedicated to baby and kids products. Perth’s best baby and kids market.

Marketing Internships at Perth Upmarket

June 18, 2019

At Perth Upmarket we are not only passionate about helping market stall owners create successful thriving businesses but we are also passionate about sharing our skills and knowledge with the next generation of marketeers.

My top 10 tips for selling more at markets

May 28, 2019

Getting to market day is a lot of work – so let’s see how we can make it even more worthwhile with these tips for selling more at markets.

Perth markets a stepping stone to your very own Perth City store

April 22, 2019

For local creative businesses Perth Markets such as Perth Upmarket are providing local retailers with the stepping stone they need to achieve their dreams of a bricks and mortar shop in the city. For small business starting out Perth Markets are a great way to test their products, build their brand their following and their confidence.

Meet Art Upmarket Retailer and Timber Craftsman Neil Turner

March 28, 2019

Art Upmarket retailer and timber craftsman Neil Turner has been crafting wood for over 40 years and is internationally recognised for his fine timber sculptures and furniture. Central to his creation process is allowing the material to inform the final piece, whether it is the shape or grain of the timber. Every piece reflects his careful consideration of shape, material, functionality and beauty.

What are Instagram Stories and why should you use them?

March 28, 2019

Those circles at the top of your Instagram feed are full of fun – Instagram Stories fun! If you haven’t explored them yet, or if you enjoy watching other people’s Stories but haven’t tried yourself yet, read on and see why Instagram Stories might be a great addition to your social media strategy.

10 things for creative businesses to get right on a Facebook page

March 6, 2019

We recently performed some Facebook page reviews for the members of our Growth Quarters Mastermind and noticed a few common things that creatives and handmade businesses could improve on in the way they use a Facebook business page to promote their products. If you’ve got a Facebook business page (and if not – why not?), then here are ten things to make sure you’re getting right.

TURNER + TURNER the Perth Upmarket retailer creating ethical masterpieces from breathtaking Australian timber

Nov. 19, 2018

For those who have been coming to Perth Upmarket for a number of years there is no way you will have made your way around the makers market without stopping at the TURNER + TURNER stall. Their eye catching limited edition homeware timber designs simply stop you in your tracks with awe and wonder filling your senses. With an aesthetic that focuses on modern clean, simple lines their pieces truly enhance the natural beauty of Western Australian timber.

Creative conversations – Upmarket retailer Sunbella – Australia’s favourite designer of sun umbrellas

Nov. 11, 2018

Finding the perfect gift at for someone that has everything can sometimes be a challenge. Wouldn’t it be nice to give that treasured female in your life a little something they can use all Summer long? Meet Upmarket retailers Jillian and Casey from Sunbella, two Perth ladies on a mission to protect the beautiful skin on WA’s women.